Popular Ghanaian rapper, Black Sherif, was on the runway of the London Fashion Week held on February 17, 2024 at London’s renowned Tate Britain Art Museum.

Black Sherif, who is also the reigning Vodafone Ghana Awards (VGMA) Artiste of the Year, was  styled by Labrum, a fashion designer based in the UK.

Labrum is a British African heritage brand telling the untold story of West Africa to help bridge the gap between western and West African cultures.

This year’s edition of London Fashion Week marks 40 years since it was first staged by the British Fashion Council, rising to become one of the biggest catwalk fixtures in the world.

The award-winning Ghanaian rapper showcased classic looks and demonstrated his runway prowess with a steady walk in his dazzling outfit.

Black Sherif was in an overall masculine jacket adorned with matching trousers, simple boots, and a leather bag.

His outfit was certainly outstanding among the various collaborations of Labrum Fashion, which takes inspiration from West African clothing lines combined with Western heritage.

He has over the years demonstrated his strong sense of fashion in the music industry, with his outfits often sparking conversations on social media.

Black Sherif gained popularity with his song ‘First Sermon’ in May 2021.

This was followed up with ‘Second Sermon’ in July 2021 which featured Burna Boy.

His breakthrough came with his March 2022 single ‘Kwaku the Traveller’, which reached number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple music charts.

The young artiste’s unique blend of hip hop and Afrobeats has won him fans across the country and beyond.

Credited with a number of awards, he made history when he won the Artiste of the Year award last year at the Vodafone Ghana Awards (VGMA).

Fashion mogul Peter Nygård used his power and status to lure five women separately into a private bedroom suite attached to his company headquarters where he sexually assaulted them, a court in Toronto has heard.

In opening arguments on Tuesday, prosecutors said that Nygård met the women in social settings and invited them to the headquarters of his clothing empire in Toronto.

All of the “tours” ended in his bedroom suite. The room had a bed, televisions, and a jacuzzi. Prosecutors say the doors did not have handles and the locks were controlled by Nygård.

Nygård has pleaded not guilty to five counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement. All complainants’ names are covered by a publication banby the Canadian courts.

Most of the women were in their 20s at the time of the alleged incidents, which occurred over a 25-year period, beginning in the 1980s.

One of the women was 16 years old at the time of her alleged attack.

In one case, Nygård, who was in his 40s, met a woman in her 20s on a flight to the Bahamas, where he owned a sprawling estate, said Ana Serban, a crown lawyer.

Nygård later invited her for a job interview at his Toronto office. When they ended up in the bedroom, she tried to leave.

He “tackles the woman onto the bed, puts his whole body into it, pins her down on her back and tries to undress her” against her will, said Serban. “She’s terrified.”

Nygård is alleged to have given her a new blouse and skirt to replace those he tore during the attack.

“She runs out of the building,” Serban said. “This was supposed to be a job interview at an office building.”

Born in Finland, Nygård grew up in Manitoba, eventually running his own namesake clothing companies and becoming one of Canada’s wealthiest people.

In 2020, US authorities charged him with racketeering and sex trafficking, alleging decades of crimes with dozens of victims in the United States, the Bahamas, and Canada.

57 women – including 18 Canadians – have joined that lawsuit, which alleges that Nygård used violence, intimidation, bribery, and company employees to lure victims and avoid accountability for decades. Nygård has denied all allegations.

Nygård also faces sex-related charges in Manitoba and Quebec and is set to be extradited to the US to face sex-related charges there once his criminal cases in Canada are completed.

An atmosphere of creativity, culture and excitement dawned upon the bustling city of Accra as the 13th edition of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival drew to a close.

As the sun brightened on Saturday, August 26, anticipation rippled through the air, igniting the excitement of those who awaited the festival.

The heart of the action was the iconic Black Star Square, a venue that had seen its fair share of history and was now poised to host an array of modern-day artistic marvels.

The Black Stars Square came alive, bustling with energy as artisans, performers, and curious onlookers converged to partake in the vibrant event.

Art enthusiasts and revelers were in for a treat, as art exhibitions adorned the pathways, serving as windows into the creative souls of the artists with each piece telling a story about African heritage.

A highlight of the day was the dazzling fashion show that transcended mere fabric and stitches. Models donned in Ghanaian and African attire graced the runway – showcasing a tapestry of culture through the woven fabrics.

The festival echoed with the rhythmic beats of dance jams, where participants and observers alike surrendered to the music, embracing the joy of movement and friendship.

As the sun remained bright in the sky, the festival had more in store. In a daring display of skills, bicycle flips captured the attention of the crowd.

Amidst the crowd, diasporans, locals, and visitors from around the world took part in the festivities. The day six of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival became more than an event; a testament to the unifying power of creativity.

From exhibitions to paintings – dance moves, runway to bicycle flips, each moment was a brushstroke on the canvas of memory, painting a vivid picture of a day that celebrated diversity, heritage, and the boundless joy of artistic expression.

As the sun set over the event, the echoes of the day lingered, leaving a reminder that art has the extraordinary ability to bring people together and create memories that endure.

Myjoyonline’s Photojournalist Sammy Moore was with revelers and captured these captivating photos.

Source: Myjoyonline